Instructor, Accounting

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute; Boone (NC); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is seeking an Instructor of Accounting to deliver accessible instruction in classroom, lab, and distance settings. The role emphasizes student success, quality advisement, and ongoing professional development.

The instructor maintains office hours, updates online content, and aligns courses with program requirements. Qualified candidates hold a Master's in Accounting (or related field) with graduate coursework in accounting/economics.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience at a community college is required.
• Master's degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Proficiency with MS-Excel and QuickBooks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers accessible, quality instruction to students.
• Instructs 15-22 contact hours per semester and prepares syllabi.
• Maintains office hours and timely feedback on student work.
• Develops course materials, assessments, and schedules.
• Participates in program reviews and college initiatives.
• Adheres to college policies and supports retention goals.

Skills

Teaching experience

Hybrid/online教学

MS-Excel

QuickBooks

Education

Master's degree in Accounting

18 graduate hours in accounting/economics/business

Tools

MS-Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Description

Salary: $5,566.00 - $6,496.00 Monthly

Instructor, Accounting

provides accessible, quality learning experiences within the classroom, laboratory, clinical, and/or distance learning settings; facilitates the learning process to help students be successful; provides accurate, quality academic and career advisement for students; seeks professional development opportunities to implement best practices in teaching within their discipline area; maintains office hours according to institutional policy; completes required course assessments and documentation in an accurate and timely manner; attends college meetings, student activities, institutional functions; and contributes to the development of curriculum courses and programs.

Examples of Duties

Job Duties

Essential Functions

• Plans and delivers accessible, quality instruction that enhances student learning and ensures students understanding of course outcomes.
• Instructs 15-22 contact hours, in either curriculum, non-curriculum, or business and industry, each semester; prepares objectives, assignments, assessments, instructional and supplemental materials, grading standards, and attendance policies in accordance with college and department policies; develops course syllabi to be distributed; keeps online courses regularly updated; and begins and ends class as scheduled.
• Ensures the classroom environment (seated, online, or hybrid) is appropriate for all student learners.
• Ensures availability for all students, in the classroom and through distance learning, by maintaining established office hours, offering availability by appointment, and by responding to electronic communication in an appropriate, timely manner.
• Maintains and completes accurate records of student attendance and grades as indicated by institutional policy, and submits all final reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Remains knowledgeable with program and/or transfer requirements to deliver accurate, quality academic and career advising to students.
• Develops new courses and/or revises course content and outcomes in area as needed; recommends appropriate course textbooks, supplies, software, and equipment; provides input into the development of the programs course sequence and the course schedule.
• Participates in institutional effectiveness processes, including program review, course outcome assessment, and grants; contributes to the development of the divisions plans of action as needed.
• Participates in the academic programs recruitment and retention efforts; reviews and provides recommendations for the program publications, webpage, publicity, and other community relations activities and events.
• Collaborates with colleagues to ensure quality instruction and the successful implementation of department, division, or college-wide goals.
• Supports collaboration with other divisions and departments to align comprehensive credit and non-credit courses and programs where appropriate.
• Attends workshops, seminars, and conferences; makes presentations to outside agencies as a representative of the college; researches and implements best practices in teaching in the assigned area of study; participates in thirty (30) hours of professional development activities each academic year, including required employee training offered by the college.
• Mentors part‑time instructors to ensure quality instruction, assisting with measuring course outcomes, developing outlines and assessments, and completing forms, grades, and attendance reports, if needed.
• Actively supports the colleges initiatives of retention, progression, and completion leading to the success of all student learners.
• Supports the mission, vision, and values of the college by adhering to all policies, procedures and faculty guidelines.

Marginal Functions

• Serves on standing and ad hoc committees and focus groups; researches and develops recommendations related to academic and instructional programs; maintains contacts with business, industry, and professional organizations for the purpose of keeping instructional programs current.
• Participates in the development and delivery of public information efforts; supports college functions and cultural activities.
• Assists with inventory of programmatic equipment; assumes responsibility for labs and other facilities designated primarily for the assigned program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position description covers the most essential functions and duties associated with this position. The President or appropriate supervisory personnel may assign additional duties. The college reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title with or without notice.

Knowledge Of

Qualifications and Working Conditions

• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Principles and techniques involved in assessment.
• Safe work practices and procedures.
• Operational characteristics of equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.
• The mission, goals and objectives of CCC&TI.
• Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability To

• Interpret and apply college and assigned division goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Contribute to the teaching and learning of mission, goals and objectives which complement those of the college.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations of the department.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Operate a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Environmental Conditions

The instructor should have the ability to effectively handle a work environment and conditions which involve an office and classroom workspace, working closely with others, and periodically working irregular hours. The instructor must maintain the office and teaching environments by maintaining equipment and supplies, ensuring overall cleanliness, functionality, and conformance to OSHA standards to provide a safe work environment.

Physical Conditions

Physical and marginal functions require the ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following; standing, walking or sitting for extended periods, moderate lifting and carrying, general manual dexterity, operating assigned equipment, and extended exposure to computer screens. The instructor is required to maintain effective audio‑visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, reading and writing, operating assigned equipment, communicating with others, and handling varied tasks simultaneously. Additionally, the instructor must maintain mental capacity, which permits making sound decisions and using good judgment, demonstrating intellectual capabilities, and evaluating the effectiveness of programs and personnel.

Scheduling Conditions

This is a full‑time, 9‑month position. This position requires a minimum of 36 hours weekly in direct service to the institution. The instructor must be on campus or at an approved alternate location for 27 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and allows flexible scheduling for the remaining nine hours.

Traveling Conditions

Local travel between the Caldwell campus, Watauga campus, or any off‑campus sites may be needed. Out of state travel is limited, but may be required for training and conferences.

Experience and Training

Experience

Teaching experience at a community college; using a learning management system to teach hybrid and distance education courses. Proficient in MS‑Excel and Quickbooks preferred.

Training

Masters degree in Accounting from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (UDDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or Masters in a related field from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (UDDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with 18 graduate semester hours in both accounting and either economics or business administration required.

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